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Court-Ordered Anger Management Requirements, Explained

A judge, probation officer, or caseworker has told you to complete anger management. This guide explains what your order is asking for, how to prove you enrolled and finished, and what to do when your case doesn’t fit a standard class. When you’re ready, you can start our court-ordered anger management classes online.

Questions about your order? Contact our support team or call 704-804-0841, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM EST.

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8 Hour Anger Management Class

  • 5 lessons
  • 5 quizzes
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The length courts, probation officers, and employers ask for most. Covers triggers, communication, and conflict at home and work.

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Includes an enrollment letter and a certificate of completion.

  • 10,000+Times courts have accepted our certificate
  • 2006Year we started serving courts and probation offices
  • 50 + D.C.States where our certificate has been accepted
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What a court-ordered anger management requirement is

When a judge believes anger played a part in a case, they can require you to complete an anger management program as a condition of your sentence, probation, plea agreement, or custody arrangement. The goal is education: learning to recognize triggers, stay calm under pressure, and handle conflict without making things worse.

Orders don’t all use the same words. Yours might say anger management, anger control, conflict resolution, or emotional regulation. Whatever the wording, the court will expect a specific length, a finish date, and written proof that you completed it.

Choosing the wrong program, or missing the deadline, can mean starting over or facing penalties. The sections below walk through how to get it right the first time.

Who can order anger management

Your certificate goes to whoever issued or is monitoring your order. These are the most common sources.

  • Criminal courts

    Municipal, county, district, superior, and circuit courts often add anger management to a sentence or plea agreement after charges such as assault, harassment, threats, or disorderly conduct.

  • Family courts

    In divorce, custody, and visitation cases, a judge may order one or both parents to take a class when conflict is affecting the children. Our guide on dealing with anger after divorce covers what many parents face.

  • Probation and parole

    Officers often set your deadline and collect your certificate. An enrollment letter lets you show progress at check-ins.

  • Diversion and deferred programs

    Finishing a class is often one of the conditions for having charges reduced or dismissed through pretrial diversion or deferred adjudication.

  • Juvenile courts and schools

    Teens ordered by a juvenile judge, probation officer, or school need a class written for their age group. See our anger management classes for teens, built for ages 10 to 17.

  • Traffic courts and the DMV

    Road rage and reckless driving cases usually call for a driving-specific program, such as our aggressive driving courses. Learn more about the legal consequences of road rage.

  • Defense attorneys

    Many attorneys recommend enrolling before a hearing, so you can show the judge you have already started working on the problem.

  • Employers and licensing boards

    HR departments and professional boards refer people too. We offer anger management training for employees and courses for physicians, nurses, and law enforcement.

What your order’s wording means

Find the wording in your court order, then match it to the right program. If you’re not sure, ask your attorney or probation officer before you enroll.

If your order saysWhat it usually means
A number of hours, such as “8 hours of anger management” A self-paced, hour-based class of the same length. The 8 hour anger management class is the length courts request most often.
A number of weeks or weekly sessions A week-based class, where a new lesson unlocks each week for the full length. The 26 week anger management class is the one named most often in court orders.
Live, group, or attendance required Instructor-led sessions with attendance verification, such as our live Zoom anger management classes or live virtual groups. If your order says “in person,” ask whether live online sessions count.
An evaluation or assessment A professional review of your anger patterns with a written report for the court, sometimes required before or alongside a class. See our anger management evaluation.
Juvenile, teen, or school A class written for younger students, such as our teen anger management classes.
Aggressive or reckless driving, or road rage A driving-specific course, such as our aggressive driving courses.

How to complete a court-ordered anger management requirement

Courts and probation officers usually want proof at three points: before you start, while you’re enrolled, and when you finish. Follow these steps so each document is ready when it’s needed.

  1. Read your order for five details

    Note the length in hours or weeks, the format (online, live, or in person), your deadline, the type of program (class, evaluation, or batterer intervention), and who should receive your proof.

  2. Confirm that an online class is allowed

    If your order doesn’t say, ask your judge, attorney, or probation officer. Our pre-approval letter explains the program so they can confirm before you pay. Get a pre-approval letter

  3. Enroll and get your enrollment letter

    Sign up for the class that matches your order. Access starts right away, and you can generate an enrollment verification letter from your account to show the court you have started. See how our classes work

  4. Complete the lessons and quizzes

    Work through the audio and video lessons and pass the quizzes on any device. If your probation officer asks what the class covers, share our program outline. View the program components

  5. Submit your certificate of completion

    Download your security-enhanced certificate as soon as you finish, and keep the copy we send by email. If the court wants a hard copy, we can mail a printed certificate with our company seal by Priority Mail. Send it to whoever your order names, and keep a copy for your records.

If your court won’t accept it, you get your money back

Our certificate has been accepted more than 10,000 times across the United States. If your court still rejects it, send us written proof within 30 days of your purchase and we’ll refund you in full.

Because acceptance is always up to your court, please confirm with your judge, attorney, or probation officer before you enroll.

Read our acceptance guarantee

State statute reference

Most states don’t have a law written just for anger management classes. Judges usually order them under their general power to set conditions of probation. Each card lists that statute for your state, so you or your attorney can look it up.

Where a state’s laws also name anger management directly, the card shows that statute as well, such as California’s road rage law or the Texas supervision credit for completing an anger management program.

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  • Alabama

    Probation conditions
    Ala. Code § 15-22-52

  • Alaska

    Probation conditions
    AS 12.55.100

  • Arizona

    Probation conditions
    A.R.S. § 13-901

  • Arkansas

    Probation conditions
    Ark. Code § 5-4-303

  • California

    Probation conditions
    Cal. Penal Code § 1203.1
    Names anger management
    Cal. Veh. Code § 13210Road rage: court-approved anger management course

  • Colorado

    Probation conditions
    C.R.S. § 18-1.3-204
    Names anger management
    C.R.S. § 18-9-202Animal cruelty: anger management treatment

  • Connecticut

    Probation conditions
    Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-30
    Names anger management
    Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-56jSchool violence program: anger management counseling

  • Delaware

    Probation conditions
    11 Del. C. § 4204

  • Washington, D.C.

    Probation conditions
    D.C. Code § 16-710

  • Florida

    Probation conditions
    Fla. Stat. § 948.03
    Names anger management
    Fla. Stat. § 828.12Animal cruelty: anger management treatment

  • Georgia

    Probation conditions
    O.C.G.A. § 42-8-35

  • Hawaii

    Probation conditions
    HRS § 706-624

  • Idaho

    Probation conditions
    Idaho Code § 19-2601

  • Illinois

    Probation conditions
    730 ILCS 5/5-6-3

  • Indiana

    Probation conditions
    Ind. Code § 35-38-2-2.3

  • Iowa

    Probation conditions
    Iowa Code § 907.6

  • Kansas

    Probation conditions
    K.S.A. § 21-6607
    Names anger management
    K.S.A. § 21-6412Animal cruelty: anger management program required

  • Kentucky

    Probation conditions
    KRS § 533.030

  • Louisiana

    Probation conditions
    La. C.Cr.P. art. 895
    Names anger management
    La. R.S. 14:40.2Stalking: counseling may include anger management

  • Maine

    Probation conditions
    17-A M.R.S. § 1807

  • Maryland

    Probation conditions
    Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 6-221

  • Massachusetts

    Probation conditions
    Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, § 87A

  • Michigan

    Probation conditions
    MCL § 771.3

  • Minnesota

    Probation conditions
    Minn. Stat. § 609.135

  • Mississippi

    Probation conditions
    Miss. Code § 47-7-35

  • Missouri

    Probation conditions
    RSMo § 559.021

  • Montana

    Probation conditions
    MCA § 46-18-201

  • Nebraska

    Probation conditions
    Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2262

  • Nevada

    Probation conditions
    NRS § 176A.400
    Names anger management
    NRS § 62E.220Juvenile program includes anger management

  • New Hampshire

    Probation conditions
    RSA 651:2

  • New Jersey

    Probation conditions
    N.J.S.A. 2C:45-1
    Names anger management
    N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1bAssault on health care workers: anger management course

  • New Mexico

    Probation conditions
    NMSA § 31-20-6

  • New York

    Probation conditions
    N.Y. Penal Law § 65.10

  • North Carolina

    Probation conditions
    N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1343
    Names anger management
    N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-173.2Lists anger management among sentence terms

  • North Dakota

    Probation conditions
    N.D.C.C. § 12.1-32-07

  • Ohio

    Probation conditions
    Ohio Rev. Code §§ 2929.17, 2929.27Community control sanctions, including counseling

  • Oklahoma

    Probation conditions
    22 O.S. § 991a

  • Oregon

    Probation conditions
    ORS § 137.540

  • Pennsylvania

    Probation conditions
    42 Pa.C.S. § 9763

  • Rhode Island

    Probation conditions
    R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-8.1

  • South Carolina

    Probation conditions
    S.C. Code § 24-21-430

  • South Dakota

    Probation conditions
    SDCL § 23A-27-12.1

  • Tennessee

    Probation conditions
    Tenn. Code § 40-35-303
    Names anger management
    Tenn. Code § 40-35-303Probation may be extended to finish anger management

  • Texas

    Probation conditions
    Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.301
    Names anger management
    Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 42A.702Supervision credit for an anger management program

  • Utah

    Probation conditions
    Utah Code § 77-18-105

  • Vermont

    Probation conditions
    28 V.S.A. § 252

  • Virginia

    Probation conditions
    Va. Code § 19.2-303

  • Washington

    Probation conditions
    RCW 9.94A.703
    Names anger management
    RCW 13.40.020Juvenile rehabilitation includes anger management classes

  • West Virginia

    Probation conditions
    W. Va. Code § 62-12-9

  • Wisconsin

    Probation conditions
    Wis. Stat. § 973.09

  • Wyoming

    Probation conditions
    Wyo. Stat. § 7-13-304

Citations were checked against published state codes in October 2026. Laws change, and the wording of your own court order always controls, so confirm the details with your attorney. Each state name links to our page for that state, or you can browse anger management classes by state.

Who Created Your Anger Management Course?

Every MasteringAnger.com class is built on a structured, evidence-based curriculum written by North Carolina licensed clinicians, not a generic training company. Together they bring more than 24 years of clinical experience helping people understand their anger, manage emotional reactions and resolve conflict in healthier ways.

Course Creator & Instructor
Dr. Carlos Todd, PhD, LCMHC

Dr. Carlos Todd, PhD, LCMHC

Certified anger management specialist. Author, speaker and educator.

Dr. Todd is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 24+ years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples and organizations deal with anger and high-conflict situations. He created MasteringAnger.com to make professional anger management education accessible anywhere, and developed the curriculum behind every course. More than 50,000 students have used it to meet court, probation and employer requirements.

Credentials

  • NC license: LCMHC #5046, licensed since 2005 (formerly designated LPC)
  • Clinical experience: in practice since September 2001, 24+ years
  • Founder: Conflict Coaching and Consulting, Inc. (founded 2008)
  • Certifications: anger management specialist; SHRM Certified Professional (Society for Human Resource Management)
  • Member: American Counseling Association
  • Education: PhD Training & Performance Improvement, Capella University · MA Community Counseling, Andrews University · BS Behavioral Science, Andrews University

Experience behind the curriculum

  • Anger & conflict work: helps clients understand emotional triggers, break destructive anger cycles, improve communication and repair relationships.
  • Court & workplace requirements: works with court-mandated participants, people on probation and employees facing workplace discipline or HR requirements.
  • Clinical practice: psychosocial evaluations, outpatient therapy and emergency on-call work, plus clinician supervision and training for educators and administrators.
  • Published author: Anger Management and Fight Plan, practical tools that turn psychological principles into skills people can use immediately.
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Co-Founder & Clinical Contributor
Natasha Pemberton-Todd, MS, MA, LCMHC-S

Natasha Pemberton-Todd, MS, MA, LCMHC-S

Licensed clinical supervisor specializing in children, teens and families.

Natasha is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor who has been in clinical practice since November 2001 — over 24 years. Her work with children, teens and families brings a clear view of how unmanaged anger affects the whole household, and why a calmer tone at home matters for the young people who learn by watching adults.

Credentials

  • NC license: LCMHC-S #S5225, issued 2012; active through June 30, 2027. Verify with the NC Board
  • Supervisor designation: credentialed by the State of North Carolina to supervise other practicing clinicians
  • Clinical experience: in practice since November 2001, 24+ years
  • Academic appointment: affiliate clinical supervisor, Liberty University School of Behavioral Sciences, Counselor Education
  • Education: MS Education, Training & Performance Improvement, Capella University · MA Community Counseling, Andrews University · BS Behavioral Sciences, Andrews University

Experience behind the curriculum

  • Family & teen focus: works with children, adolescents, adults and seniors on family conflict, stress and emotional regulation.
  • Evidence-based methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the same approach used throughout MasteringAnger.com courses, alongside play and art therapy.
  • Areas of practice: family issues, stress management, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and relationship issues.
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Common questions about court-ordered anger management

My order doesn't say how many hours. Which class should I take?

Ask the court, your attorney, or your probation officer before you enroll, so you don't pay for the wrong length. If it helps, the 8 hour class is the length courts request most often. 8 hour anger management class

Can I start the class before my hearing or sentencing?

Yes. You don't need a court order to enroll. If your attorney thinks it will help your case, you can start early and bring your enrollment letter to the hearing.

I have a court date before I'll finish. What can I show the judge?

Generate an enrollment verification letter from your account as soon as you sign up. It shows that you have started the class you were ordered to take. How our classes work

What happens if I don't finish by my deadline?

Missing the deadline can be treated as not following the court's order, which may lead to penalties, including the original sentence. If you're short on time, tell your attorney or probation officer before the deadline passes.

My order says the class must be live or in person. Do you offer that?

We offer live classes on Zoom, led by Dr. Carlos Todd on Sundays from 9 to 11 AM ET, with attendance verification. If your order says in person, ask your court whether live online sessions count. Live Zoom anger management classes

Will a court-ordered class go on my record?

Taking an anger management class doesn't create a record by itself. When a court orders it, your completion becomes part of the record of that case.

What if my court rejects my certificate?

Send us written proof of the rejection within 30 days of your purchase and we'll refund you in full. Our acceptance guarantee

Is the class available in Spanish?

Yes. Our Spanish anger management courses come in both hour-based and week-based lengths. Clases de manejo de la ira en español

More answers are on our anger management FAQ page.

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